WOMEN WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Titus 2:3-5
Introduction
* Let’s make a difference in our world.
Women who make a difference in their world are women who ....
I. Demonstrate Godly Character Vs 3
Reverent - as becomes holiness.
* You cannot act holy - You must be holy.
"Be ye holy for I am holy."
* When the Character is Right, The Behaviour is Right.
* Guard your heart for out of it spring the issues of life.
1. They Know God
- personal salvation - Christ as Lord
2. They Are Controlled By The Holy Spirit
3. They Live Out Who They Are In Jesus Christ
- live according to your identity in Christ.
II. Reproduce Godliness In Others Vs 4
III. Exhibit Godly Behaviour Vs 3-5
*Behaviour arises out of character. What you are on the inside determines what you do on the outside.
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. (Matt. 12:35)
1. They Watch Their Tongues vs 3
Refuse to listen to, much less propagate, slanderous or demeaning words about others. Just as men are more inclined to abuse others physically, women are more inclined to abuse others verbally, which can be even more destructive.
Malicious gossips = diabolos, = "slanderer, or false accuser" and is 34 times ref. title of Satan, - "the father of lies"
Researcher:
Sybella Artz - found that since girls are more verbally skilled than boys - aggression is often displayed through malicious gossip.
- "young girls will begin to character assassinate by creating rumors and gossip."
2. They Guard Their Appetites vs 3
3. They Teach What Is Right vs 3
4. They Are Discreet vs 5
5. They Are Pure vs 5
6. They Honour Their Families vs 4-5
Holy Spirit has some specific ideas of what it means to honour our families.
i) Make Your Family Your Priority vs 5
ii) Love Your Husband vs 4
iii) Love Your Children vs 4
iv) Obey Your Husband vs 5
Conclusion
